Thomas Bulfinch war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller, der vor allem für sein Werk über klassische Mythologie bekannt ist. Seine Schriften bieten den Lesern einen fesselnden Zugang zum reichen Geflecht antiker Geschichten und Legenden. Bulfinchs Ansatz war sowohl zugänglich als auch lehrreich, was seine Bücher zu grundlegenden Texten für diejenigen macht, die sich für klassische Literatur und Mythologie interessieren.
This collection focuses on classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. The initiative aims to republish these timeless texts in modern, affordable editions while preserving the original content and artwork, making them accessible to contemporary readers.
Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of English history. Bulfinch's skillful storytelling not only relates these ancient myths and legends but also discusses their roles in literature and art, with numerous allusions to poetry and paintings. Generations of children and adults have thrilled to these timeless tales, and young readers can find no better introduction to the enchantment of medieval myths and legends.
This extensive collection of classical Greek and Roman, Eastern, and Norse mythology, and early European legends includes a mythological dictionary-index
Presents the stories of the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome, which are charged with passion and romance, magic and murder.
For over a hundred years Thomas Bulfinch's masterpiece on ancient myth and legend has been consulted by scholars and lay readers alike. The timeless stories of the gods and goddesses of Greece, Rome and Northern mythology are brought to life, and throughout the book Bulfinch shows, by extensive and resonant quotation, how these images have enormously enriched the development of English literature, from Byron to Shakespeare, from Keats and Milton to Wordsworth and Tennyson. In addition, there is a chapter on Eastern religion and myth, together with maps of the ancient world, a list of proverbial expressions, a 24-page glossary and index, and an index to the poetical quotations.
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Ancient Rome and Greece
Legendary heroes, powerful goddesses, and vengeful monsters come to life in this stunning hardback collection of over 20 epic tales from Greek and Roman mythology. Master storytellers Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne narrate these timeless myths, including the adventures of Theseus, the witch Circe, and the tale of Pandora. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color artworks by renowned artists like Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, enhancing the enchanting narratives within.
The Age of Fable
In this poetic collection, Thomas Bulfinch provides creative and evocative retellings of timeless myths and legends from around the world. From the stories of the ancient Greeks and Romans to the tales of the Vikings and Norse gods, this book is an essential addition to any mythology enthusiast's library.